"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Modern Languages With Specialization in Italian."; Thesis advisor: Carmela Pesca.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical...

Embedded within the definition of a personality disorder is the notion that the traits that define each condition have been pervasive and distinct throughout an individual's lifespan. It is reasonable to assume that because these traits have been...